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ALTOM: Don’t expect Amazon’s drones anytime soon
The retail giant’s futuristic delivery plan has some monumental obstacles to overcome.
ALTOM: Online games find favor among hiring managers
The pastime of many a millennial turns out to be a good predictor of future job performance.
ALTOM: Obamacare not only spectacular tech failure of 2013
This year, as usual, there were plenty of memorable, human-inspired technology horrors.
ALTOM: The data says: Driving deserves your full attention
Even talking on the phone while behind the wheel is a potentially dangerous use of your time.
ALTOM: Airplane device change is small—just like seats
The loosening of restrictions on electronic devices on planes is of little consequence.
ALTOM: Google makes its analytics tracker less useful
Search giant takes away something business owners have come to rely on.
Economy rife with high-tech hustlers
Portability, versatility lead more people to work outside the security of a corporate office.
ALTOM: WiFi vs. Ethernet pits reliability, convenience
Neither method of Web access comes without some trade-offs; consider which ones you can live with.
ALTOM: Cost dictates whether cloud is right for your business
Sometimes it’s more efficient to have on-premises software to serve your company’s needs.
ALTOM: Outfit your home office for maximum productivity
For many people, the complexities of working at home mean they need more than a desk and printer.
ALTOM: Invasion of privacy is both positive and avoidable
Take advantage of being watched, or put away your smart phone and pay with cash.
ALTOM: Relax, your cell phone isn’t out to get you
Don’t believe the stories of danger and destruction. Cell phones in America aren’t likely to explode in your ear.
Multitasking, if it exists, is not productive
The truth is you can really only do one thing at a time effectively, but sometimes multiple technologies can be focused on a single task.
ALTOM: Don’t overlook these simple but important tech tools
You need some old-school devices to keep your tech equipment humming.
ALTOM: Safeguarding data isn’t a perfect process
The risk of a breach is inherent in almost any security approach, but there are steps you can take to diminish risk.
ALTOM: Get rid of hidden stuff in the Microsoft suite
The documents you share might harbor information you don’t want the recipients to see.
ALTOM: When it comes to big purchases, don’t follow the crowd
The most popular tech product isn’t necessarily the one that is best for your business.
ALTOM: The closing words in most emails aren’t worth the trouble
Electronic communication isn’t the same as a hand-written letter, so traditional sign-offs don’t usually work.
ALTOM: CIOs are hard to find, so mentor promising candidates
A CIO has to blend business and technical skills in ways that aren’t taught to technicians.